Hickory Flat Elementary School

Horrible experience with bullying that is not addressed. Parapro's for kindergarten should be fired based on my personal observations of their treatment of the children. After school program is run by high school kids "monitoring" the children.
--Submitted by a parent

HFES is just fantastic. I can not say enough about the teachers that my child has had. Each one has been very open to meetings and input I may have. Homework loads can be heavy at times, but what homework she has is made to be fun and she has a blast with the projects. The school really maintains the latest in technology. I leave my child there knowing if anything comes up Ms. Rene in the front office is on top of getting me. My daughters only complaint (and I have heard it thru other parents) is that the two male "principles" tend to yell, and yell loudly at students.
--Submitted by a parent

Hickory Flat is a wonderful school. The teachers are great as is the office staff. They really care about your children. We moved from the South Side from a really great school and researched the schools in Canton before choosing where we would buy our house. We heard only good things and read good things about Hickory Flat, Dean Rusk and Sequoya. We are pleased thus far.
--Submitted by a parent

HFES is a great school if you are lucky enough to have a child that falls into the average or above average category. I have a child with ADHD and have had to jump through hoops in order to get the help that my child needs and still haven't been completely satisfied with the results from the administrative staff or the teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

HFES has the most caring teachers that truly understand and work with each child so that they can reach their fullest potential.
--Submitted by a parent

We have been very pleased with HFES and the involvement of the teachers and especially our principal; Dr. Keith Ingram. My daughter is in the 1st grade and she loves the school as much as we do. We know a lot of families in this area with children who also attend Hickory Flat Elementary, Dean Rusk Middle and Sequoyah High and everyone loves the schools in this district. I've even spoken with young adults who have graduated from Sequoyah and told me themselves what a great school district this is. The Hickory Flat area as well as the schools are top notch and I would highly recommend this area. This is a fun, family oriented, simple life community. We all do our share to keep it this way.
--Submitted by a parent

This is our first year , we think it is a very good school , we are looking for the best .
--Submitted by a parent

I was visiting with a friend during the end of the school year in May of 2007 and what I witnessed was quite amazing. Like most end of the year activities at any given elementary school things can get quite hectic with 1200 plus students excited about summer. However, the school faculty during this time was calm, cool and collected. I saw Dr. Brooks especially displaying genuine concern for her students. I even saw a few tears shed from some teachers when the last buses pulled away for the last time. I would highly recommend this elementary school to anyone moving to the Canton area.

HFES is a good school with an opportunity for children to advance their skills academically and socially. The teachers are always willing to talk with parents - either in person, through notes, e-mail or phone calls, and will work with parents to make sure their students are thriving. While the school's population has been increasing over the years, the teachers and administration still manage to make sure that the children are valued as individuals, not as numbers or groups. Each teacher that has taught my children has been able, and willing, to adapt lesson plans to ensure that the girls are challenged and to motivate them to continue to reach new heights. Parental involvement is great!
--Submitted by a parent

I have had 4 of my 5 children in this school since 1998 to present. While some years are better than others, overall I am very pleased with hickory flat. It is a very sought after school in an area that is exploding in residential development. Starting with the school year 2007-2008, approx. 30% Of the students are going to a new school so perhaps the class sizes will decrease. Teachers are highly skilled, friendly, caring and communicative. The administration does an excellent job of keeping the school safe, clean and fun. Pta/parent involvement is excellent. There is still a small town feel to the school although student population has grown substantially. The school is a happy place and had many fun activities throughout the year: fall festival, field day, etc. I have 3 children in hickory flat at present and they enjoy school and their teachers.
--Submitted by a parent